Pistes d'exploration

Browse through the pages and discuss the features such as “What’s Going On?” speech bubbles, text frames, charts, fonts, words in boldface type, “Try It,” etc. How do these features help you as a reader?

Complete a personal KWL chart about one aspect of insects (e.g. eating, sounds, movement, homes). Remember that information on a topic may be found in more than one chapter.

Choose one of the experiments. Keep a record of your process and results. Present your findings to the class.

Become an amateur entomologist. Search the schoolyard for bugs and display your finds in small containers. Add info cards for each bug.

Learn a song or poem about insects or bugs. (Try: The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Little Miss Muffet, Baby Bumble Bee or The Ants Go Marching.)

Try out one of the insect experiments. Create a poster or media presentation of your process and results. Try it a few times.

Explore tasting a few varieties of honey (include honeycomb). Find words that describe the tastes and textures.

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Mots-clés

Non-fiction , animal behaviour , insects , life cycles , nature , science , science experiments

Commentaire descriptif

So far, scientists have identified some 1.8 million species of insects. . . . And they’re still counting. This engaging book of amazing bug facts (did you know some insects can walk on water without sinking?) and safe, easy experiments will appeal to the gross-out, creepy-crawly fascinations of many children. Information is straightforward and clearly presented, with occasional words and phrases (species names and subject-specific vocabulary, for example) in colour and boldface type for emphasis. Step-by-step instructions take children through activities that will help them discover how insects breathe, attract their mates, and more. Every spread is a brightly coloured beehive of illustrations, diagrams, captions, charts, quizzes and general information, alongside the simple how-to experiment. A “What’s Going On?” sidebar reveals the real bug science behind each activity. Rounding out the offering are a table of contents, a general index and a cumulative list of the book’s scientific topics and experiments. This winning combination of science and fun is suitable for browsing independently, and is ideal for teachers wishing to read excerpts aloud or perform selected experiments with students.